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… If you are vomiting or have diarrhea: Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Choose water and other clear … dessert, such as Jell-O. Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Wash your hands often. Get a pneumococcal …
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… Information Overview Dry coughs that continue after other cold symptoms clear or that occur without other symptoms may … people cough out of habit for no clear reason. Gastric reflux may also cause a chronic dry cough. Usually you will … causes of a dry cough include: Whooping cough (pertussis). Influenza . A swallowed or inhaled object. Mycoplasma …
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… MRSA is usually not spread through the air like the common cold or influenza (flu) virus, unless a person has MRSA pneumonia and …
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… surgery in the past month Is the arm blue, very pale, or cold and different from the other arm? If the arm is in a … restore and keep flexibility. Some experts advise switching between heat and cold treatments. Rub the area. Gently … restore and keep flexibility. Some experts advise switching between heat and cold treatments. Rub the area. Gently …
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… diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For more information on the combined … B. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns …
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… you think that any of your toes might have frostbite? Yes Cold temperature exposure No Cold temperature exposure Have … next to it. Put some soft padding, such as felt or foam, between your toes before you tape them together. This helps … restore and keep flexibility. Some experts advise switching between heat and cold treatments. Walk on your affected …
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… Pronunciation: oss-el-TAM-eh-veer Common Brand Name(s): Tamiflu Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary … is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, … is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, …
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… she lets you know about having a wet diaper, being hot or cold, or wanting to be fed. Teething, a recent shot, … to cry for no reason. It is normal for a newborn to cry between 1 and 5 hours a day. Most babies cry less after they … can you soothe a crying baby? Over time, you'll learn the difference in your baby's cries. Then you can take care of …
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… the shoulder, arm, or hand may feel numb, tingly, weak, or cold, or it may look pale or blue. Acute injuries include: … Overuse injuries include: Inflammation of the sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates the joint area between one bone and another bone, a tendon, or the skin. …
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… cause a fever include common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who … have a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 …